Congratulations to Nathan Filer whose debut novel The Shock of the Fall has just won the Costa Book of the Year Award.
Filer wins £30,000 with each of the other finalists: Kate Atkinson, Michael Symmons Roberts, Lucy Hughes-Hallett and Chris Riddell, picking up a cheque for £5,000. He was obviously shocked by his success as he stumbled through a short ‘thank you’ to his wife. He told guest he hadn’t prepared a speech having checked the betting odds earlier.
Now registered as a ‘Participant’ this year. The 2012 event was my first attempt resulting in 30 story ideas, several rough drafts & even some thoughts on illustration. If writing for children is on your agenda give this one a go. Click on the link below right – PiBoldMo!
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Are you geared up for this year’s event on Thursday 3 October?
With the theme of ‘Water, water everywhere’ there’s going to be a host of related events across the country. The main one, National Poetry Day Live, is at the Southbank Centre at London’s Royal Festival Hall. There’s another major event at Birmingham’s new library as part of the Birmingham Literature Festival.
NPD Live is free to everyone. Check program details here: www.poetrysociety.org.uk/events/event/2380/or click our new ‘POETRY’ tab above for additional info.
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